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$7,701 to $11,188 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Victoria Falls - Where the Smoke Thunders

Victoria Falls - Where the Smoke Thunders

Your African adventure begins with a flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, where a private transfer awaits to whisk you directly to Insika Lodge. Settle in and get your bearings before heading out on a sunset cruise along the Zambezi — a magical first taste of Africa at its most golden.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Insika Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Victoria Falls - Up Close

Victoria Falls - Up Close

This morning, embark on a guided tour of the Victoria Falls — one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the iconic Lookout Café, perched high above the Batoka Gorge with views that simply don't exist anywhere else on earth. This evening, your private shuttle takes you to the legendary Boma at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge — an open-air feast under the African night sky. Be welcomed with a traditional greeting in Shona and Ndebele, take part in a hand-washing ceremony, sample traditional beer and snacks, and spend the evening with Shangaan dancers, singers, and the lodge's very own Sangoma. The highlight? An unforgettable interactive drumming and dancing experience.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Insika Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Victoria Falls - High Tea & Historic Elegance

Victoria Falls - High Tea & Historic Elegance

This morning, your private transfer takes you from Insika Lodge to the grand Victoria Falls Hotel, one of Africa's most storied landmarks. Settle in before treating yourself to a classic Standard High Tea — a gracious Edwardian tradition in one of the continent's most elegant settings. This evening is at leisure.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Insika Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Chobe National Park - Into Elephant Country, Chobe Awaits

Chobe National Park - Into Elephant Country, Chobe Awaits

Time to cross the border and head into Botswana. Your private overland transfer takes you to the legendary Chobe Game Lodge — the only permanent lodge situated within Chobe National Park and Botswana's premier five-star safari venue. Your river-facing room — complete with minibar, en-suite bathroom, private terrace, and tea and coffee facilities — makes for the perfect base from which to watch the famous Chobe herds make their way to the river. This afternoon, enjoy your first game activity in this incredible part of Botswana.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area)
High Season July to October (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Chobe NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Chobe Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Chobe National Park - Among Chobes Giants

Chobe National Park - Among Chobes Giants

A full day at Chobe Game Lodge, widely regarded as one of Botswana's finest safari destinations. Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives and boat cruises along the Chobe River — home to some of the largest elephant herds on the continent. Keep your eyes open for buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe, and an astonishing variety of birdlife. With eco-grading from the Botswana Tourism Board and the ability to accommodate up to 94 guests in total luxury, Chobe Game Lodge delivers a truly world-class safari experience.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Chobe Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6

Savuti - Wings to the Wild

Savuti - Wings to the Wild

A shared road transfer takes you from Chobe Game Lodge to Kasane Airport, where you board a light aircraft for your flight into Savuti — a remote and dramatic wilderness in the western section of Chobe National Park. The legendary Savute Channel, with its fascinating history of flooding and drying up independent of rainfall elsewhere, has mystified inhabitants and geologists for generations. Sink into one of the comfortable sofas in the lounge, sip a cocktail at the stylish bar, or relax on the shaded viewing deck — all set within a beautiful two-storey thatch-and-timber main building overlooking a productive waterhole. Your elegantly furnished thatched chalet — with its expansive private deck, combined bedroom and lounge area, and en-suite facilities — is the perfect base for days of extraordinary wildlife viewing.

Main Destination:
Savuti (Chobe NP, Botswana)
Accommodation:
Savute Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge inside Savuti (Chobe NP, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Savuti - Untamed Predator Plains

Savuti - Untamed Predator Plains

A full day in one of Botswana's most iconic wilderness areas. Savuti is famed for its spectacular predator sightings — lions, wild dogs, cheetah and leopard all call this landscape home. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with expert guides, and take in the unique ambience of this untamed corner of the bush from the pool deck as the sun sets over the plains.

Main Destination:
Savuti (Chobe NP, Botswana)
Accommodation:
Savute Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge inside Savuti (Chobe NP, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8

Khwai Wilderness - Into the Okavango's Waterways

Khwai Wilderness - Into the Okavango's Waterways

Board your light aircraft for the short scenic flight from Savuti to Khwai, one of Botswana's most celebrated wildlife corridors and the gateway to the Moremi Game Reserve. On arrival, you are welcomed at Sediba Sa Rona ("Our Source of Water") — a stunning property on the banks of the Khwai River, in the heart of a concession that can rightly be called "The Meeting Point of Iconic Ecosystems." Home to some of Botswana's largest concentrations of wildlife, Sediba Sa Rona's commitment to sustainable development is reflected in its original footprint and intimate 15-room capacity. Your luxury tent, with en-suite bathroom and an outdoor deck with views over the river, is where the bush comes to you.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Best Time To Visit May to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Khwai Concession

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Sediba Sa Rona
  • Luxury lodgeinside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Khwai - Wild and Wandering

Khwai - Wild and Wandering

A final full day immersed in the wild beauty of the Khwai Concession. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives and guided activities through the diverse ecosystems where floodplains, forests, and riverine habitats converge. The Khwai River, flowing in front of the lodge, sustains the remarkable wildlife concentrations that make this area one of the finest game-viewing destinations in all of Botswana.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Accommodation:
Sediba Sa Rona
  • Luxury lodgeinside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 10

Farewell to Africa's Wilderness

Farewell to Africa's Wilderness

Bid farewell to Botswana on your light aircraft flight from Khwai to Maun, where you connect for your flight back to Johannesburg. Take a last look out the window as the delta's shimmering waterways and endless mopane forests fade into the horizon — and begin counting down the days until your next African adventure.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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